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By Eric Garwood |
December 31, 2021

Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 21, 2023

Library exhibition celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 20, 2023

Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 7, 2023

New planning manager appreciates Longboat's passion for preservation

Elma Felix was able to find her footing relatively quickly and knows how passionate residents are about Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Blake Fussell |
January 4, 2022

New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 22, 2024

Riverview High girls lacrosse wants to show strength of whole team

The Rams already have top-tier scorers. Now they're building full-team depth.

Sarasota
Sports

By David Conway |
August 12, 2021

Downtown group invests in art festival concept

Could all of Sarasota’s arts and cultural organizations come together to put on a destination festival showcasing local performers? The Downtown Improvement District wants to make it happen.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 29, 2024

FST's reinvented 'The Flip Side' brings songs in the key of laughs

Florida Studio Theatre's "The Flip Side" flips the script with funny songs on the human condition.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
February 29, 2024

Director gears up for 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Justin Kristich says increasing the seating is a priority for the Lakewood Ranch event.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
June 1, 2023

Fatal overnight crash on Tamiami remains under investigation

A 66-year-old woman died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash near Rose Street in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 13, 2023

Family of local activist recalls how he desegregated Sarasota's library

Edward James II refused to back down, fighting for his and others' right to access all Sarasota County libraries.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
May 1, 2023

Black Tie and Tales: Hermitage Artist Retreat celebrates creatives at dinner

Junior League of Sarasota models take on Lilly Pulitzer, Hermitage Artist Retreat hosts its annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner and more.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
September 9, 2023

High school football roundup: Week three

A strong slate of games in East County and Sarasota featured two head-to-head matchups.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 20, 2023

Early morning munchie run becomes a food fight

A couple's pre-dawn convenience store trip takes an ugly turn when a woman throws food from the car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.